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Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls: The Best Homemade Treats for All

Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls

Deliciously sweet and tangy, these cranberry orange sweet rolls are the perfect homemade treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup milk, warmed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and orange juice; cook until cranberries burst.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, yeast, and salt; add melted butter, warm milk, eggs, zest, and vanilla.
  3. Knead the dough until smooth, then let it rise until doubled in size.
  4. Roll out the dough, spread cranberry mixture, and roll up tightly.
  5. Slice the rolls and place them in a baking dish; let rise again.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Let cool and drizzle with icing if desired.

Notes

  • For an extra touch, add chopped nuts to the filling.
  • These rolls can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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